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RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part A - Medication management

RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part A - Medication management

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This guide covers medication management in aged care, addressing the use of multiple medications, reviewing prescriptions, and the role of multidisciplinary teams. It outlines principles for safe medication practices, deprescribing, administering medication, managing adverse events, and conducting medication reviews. It also provides guidelines for storage, disposal, and modification of medications.

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External resource
Standard
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
5.3: Safe and quality use of medicines
RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part A - Medication management

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